Movie Details:
| Also known as | Battered Husband |
| Country | Philippines |
| Language | Filipino |
| Genres | Drama |
| Release date | February 8, 2023 |
| Running time | 1hr 25min |
| Starring | Allen Dizon Lovi Poe Snooky Serna Mariel De Leon Soliman Cruz |
| Directed by | Ralston Jover |
| Written by | Ralston Jover |
| Produced by | Dennis C. Evangelista Ferdinand Lapuz |
| Cinematography by | TM Malones |
| Production Company | BG Productions International Center Stage Productions Sinag Maynila Solar Pictures |
| Distributor | Solar Pictures |
Cast & Characters:
- Allen Dizon
- Lovi Poe
- Snooky Serna
- Mariel De Leon
- Soliman Cruz
- Dianne Alvaro
- Adrian Cabido
- Tabs Sumulong
- Khey Dalit
Storyline:
Lando, a laid-back fisherman, enjoys joining the yearly “Aguman Sanduk” fellowship cross-dressing festivity with his peers of Alpha males as an enjoyable rest and recreation. Meanwhile, his mundane everyday life back in his isolated hut surrounded by fish pond waters is beset with a horrifying secret about him being physically abused by his wife, beating him to a pulp and sometimes degrades him verbally with no remorse constantly about women being linked to him. Lori, the wife, is set to leave for abroad as a domestic helper. She harbors ill feelings against Lando whom she caught meeting with his ex-girlfriend in a rendezvous. Her unusual violent streak becomes acceptably normal to Lando, who easily yields to his guilt. In a heated, passionate moment of desire, Lori steps back upon realizing that she doesn’t love Lando anymore.
About Movie:
- Director Ralston Jover noted that a simple search on YouTube or Google for the phrase “battered husband” will reveal a lot of real-life drama among Filipino couples. This inspired the creative team to pitch the idea to BG Productions International which eventually produced the movie.
- “Latay” earned for Lovi Poe and co-star Allen Dizon the Best Actress and Best Actor Awards, respectively, at the 10th International Film Festival in Manhattan, New York. It has otherwise won a number of recognition from other foreign filmfests, notably in Europe and India.
